Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology
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The purpose of this review is to summarize new interesting findings in both research and clinical practice of nonhymenoptera anaphylaxis with particular emphasis on food and drug allergy. ⋯ In food-related anaphylaxis, prospectively evaluated marker allergens that are indicative of a potential anaphylactic reaction are still lacking. The drug groups covered in this review are of special interest either due to their prominent role as allergens or due to new findings.
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Imported fire ants pose a real and present danger to allergic individuals living in endemic areas. This overview examines the impact of their presence, specifics of their venom and approach to the treatment of the hypersensitive individuals. ⋯ Recent work has focused on achieving more rapid protection in hypersensitive patients given the high sting attack rates in endemic area with sensitization occurring early in life among those exposed to the imported fire ant.